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At the Crossroads of Care: When Social Work Meets Indigenous Knowledge Systems.

ByDr Jameo Calvert March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

On paper, the process of care appears orderly and coherent. A client presents, an assessment is conducted, a care plan is developed, and interventions are implemented. It is a system built on structure, documentation, and measurable outcomes. Yet, in practice, the lived realities of care in South Africa rarely conform to this linear model What…

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Social Work Month Reflection: From Cultural Sensitivity to Epistemic Practice

ByYSWN Editorial Team March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

”Social Work Month invites us, each year, to pause and reflect on the profession we are building, the values we claim to uphold, and the realities we continue to confront in practice. It is a moment not only of celebration, but of honest reckoning. Dr Jameo Calvert’s contribution, At the Crossroads of Care, arrives at…

Press Release;The Social Worker Magazine 7th Edition

ByYSWN Editorial Team March 27, 2026

This seventh edition marks more than a publishing milestone — it marks a declaration of intent. The Social Worker Magazine was never meant to be a passive publication. It was conceived as a platform of conscience. A space where practice meets politics, where lived experience meets scholarship, and where African social workers reclaim authorship over…

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OFFICIAL INAUGURATION OF THE SECOND EXECUTIVE OF THE YOUNG SOCIAL WORKERS NETWORK SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (YSWN SADC) – KINGDOM OF LESOTHO CHAPTER

ByPuseletso Mpeisa September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

The Young Social Workers Network Southern African Development Community (YSWN SADC) -Kingdom of Lesotho Chapter will convene its second executive installation (official inauguration for 2025/2026) on 6th September 2025 at Cynthia Guest Lodge, Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho. The Young Social Workers Network Kingdom of Lesotho chapter (YSWN LSO) is a duly network-affiliated structure of the…

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Africa’s 10 Influential Women Social Workers (1871 – 2022)

ByYSWN Editorial Team August 3, 2024August 24, 2024

South Africa commemorates Women’s Month in August as a tribute to the more than 20,000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against extending Pass Laws to women. The Government of South Africa declared August women’s month and 9 August is celebrated annually as Women’s Day. In this year’s…

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Africa’s 10 Influential Women Social Workers (1871 – 2022)

ByYSWN Editorial Team August 3, 2024August 5, 2024

South Africa commemorates Women’s Month in August as a tribute to the more than 20,000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against extending Pass Laws to women. The Government of South Africa declared August women’s month and 9 August is celebrated annually as Women’s Day. In this year’s…

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BOTSWANA & NAMIBIA OPEN BORDERS, PASSPORT ABOLITION

ByYSWN Editorial Team July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

In a landmark move, Namibia and Botswana have agreed to allow unrestricted travel between their borders, marking a significant milestone in regional integration within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). This initiative promotes closer ties between the two nations and unlocks vast socioeconomic opportunities through enhanced cross-border trade and collaboration. Policy Implementation and Impact Under…

YSWN Newsletter Issue 02 is Finally OUT!

ByYSWN Editorial Team June 30, 2024June 30, 2024

YSWN Newsletter Issue 02 is Finally OUT I 30 June 2024 Where does one start? I suppose starting at the beginning is always best. The Young Social Workers Network (YSWN) would like to extend heartfelt thanks for the warm reception you gave our first newsletter, launched in March of this year. Your enthusiasm has fuelled…

YSWN Workshop Held in Bloemfontein

ByYSWN Editorial Team June 27, 2024June 28, 2024

Young Social Workers Network, in partnership with Liberty Life Insurance recently concluded a highly successful Training and Development workshop for social workers in Free State, South Africa. This event marked the beginning of a nationwide initiative aimed at providing free training and networking opportunities to enhance the skills and professional development of social workers across…

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Sipokazi Somzana; Visionary African Woman Award 2024 Recipient

ByYSWN Editorial Team June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

Sipokazi Somzana represented South Africa at the Visionary African Women Summit held at the Kigali Serena Hotel in Rwanda from June 12 to June 16, 2024. The summit’s theme was “Empowerment Through Unity: Impact for Sustainable Development.” The summit typically features keynote speakers, expert-led panel discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions covering a wide range of…

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